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bournes

noun

variants also bourns
plural of bourne
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bournes
  1. purposes
  2. goals
  3. plans
  4. aims
  5. objects
  6. ideas
  7. objectives
  8. intentions
Noun
  • FedNow and Bitcoin merchant payments operate through different systems and serve different purposes, so their transaction figures do not provide a basis for direct comparison.
    — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Assessments Assessment reports like those produced by the US and the IPCC serve several purposes.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of purposes
Noun
  • The 36-year-old Doughty is the franchise leader among defensemen in numerous categories, including goals, assists, points and games played and was a key piece in their Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Aerobic exercise, like walking or swimming, supports cardiovascular health and helps with weight loss goals.
    — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of goals
Noun
  • Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.
    — Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, over the weekend, the New York Times revealed previously unreported details about the center’s plans to remove and replace the artworks in its collection, including gifts from foreign countries.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • The caucus also will focus on innovation, competition, and responsible platform practices, among other aims.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Across your sky, innovative Uranus highlights your 10th House of Career and Status, so professional aims need flexible plans that protect domestic stability.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of aims
Noun
  • Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In this new role, Benabadji has said he is focused on guiding Ginori’s ongoing history, which will move beyond traditional tableware into interiors, decorative objects, hospitality and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • Democracy is supposed to be a marketplace of ideas competing for the votes of citizens.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Such questions and contrasting ideas about her body, identity, and trajectory percolate across the record.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • Business executives defined the objectives and software developers translated those requirements into technology.
    — Alberto Lugo, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the specter of AI agents operating freely on the internet raises alarming possibilities, regardless of their objectives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • These outings looked and felt like dates, and Gilda was affectionate and tactile — her intentions toward me were clear.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Alignment refers to the practice of ensuring models' actions match human values and intentions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of intentions
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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